Agenda

Technical Advisory Chairpersons (TAC)

10:00 A.M. October 17, 2013

Kissimmee, FL

 

 

1. Welcome and Opening Roll Call                                                              Chairman

Review and Approval of Agenda and August 2013 Minutes

 

Technical Advisory Committees (TACS) of the Commission:

                                                                                                            Chairperson

Chairman/FBC                                                                                                Dick Browdy

Accessibility                                                                                        Jeffrey Gross

Code Administration                                                                           Herminio Gonzales

Structural                                                                                            James Schock

Fire                                                                                                      Hamid Bahadori

Electrical                                                                                             John Scherer

Energy                                                                                                 Dale Greiner

Mechanical                                                                                         Raphael Palacios

Plumbing                                                                                             Robert Boyer

Product Approval POC                                                                        Jeff Stone

Roofing                                                                                                Brian Swope

Special Occupancy                                                                              TBD

Swimming Pools                                                                                  Tim Tolbert

 

 

Definitions for “Research” and "Technical Enrichment”

 

Research:  An important and necessary endeavor that aimed at studying specific code related issue(s)/topics for the purpose of providing solutions to a specific problem or future code change(s) directed at improving the implementation and enforcement of the FBC.  The issue to be researched must be fully understood (i.e. with clear purpose of doing the research/goals); clearly defined with specific scope of work/approach; and within budget.

 

Technical Enrichment: An important and necessary endeavor that is aimed at evaluating complex related code issue(s)/topics for the purpose of providing educational/clarification experience or alternative solutions directed at improving the implementation and enforcement of the FBC.  Method of delivery for these matters is through workshop/TAC meetings with specific participation of expert(s) in subject area of concern.

 

   

 

   

 

2.  Review research Workplan/Timeline                                           Mo Madani

           

3.  TAC considers, evaluates and recommends list of research topics for consideration by the Commission.                                          

 

A.      Presentations of proposed research projects by proponents. (15 - minutes per project)

 

1.      Evaluate the seven Florida Specific items in the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction and see if the research shows if the specific items need to be expanded, reduced or eliminated. (Jeffrey Gross) Project Files

2.      Review of homes airtightness and ventilation approaches to the FBC.  (Jim Cummings) Project Files Withdrawn

 

3.      Investigation of Potential Benefits of Revising Exception 1 under FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, ENERGY CONSERVATION, 101.4.7.1.1 Duct Sealing upon Equipment Replacement.  (Jeff Sonne) Project Files Withdrawn

 

4.      An Assessment of Energy Efficient Methods of Indoor Humidity Control in Florida Housing. (Oscar L. Calleja and Jim Cummings) Project Files   Withdrawn

 

5.      Evaluate Draft-stopping performance within Type V combustible concealed attic space. (Tony Apfelbeck) Project Files

 

6.      Evaluate the structural integrity of the fastening specification for wood structural panels currently prescribed in the FBC. (Joe Belcher) Project Files    Fastening of Wood Structural Panels

 

7.      Project to evaluate the efficacy of the AAF Guide and a sample of popular engineering currently employed in the field with regard to the design and construction of screen enclosures in high wind events. (Joe Belcher) Project Files   Full scale Wind Load Testing of Aluminum Screen Enclosure

 

8.      Develop guidelines for strengthening a room or an area within an existing home necessary to achieve an acceptable level of protection from severe windstorm. (Jim Schock) Project Files In-Home Storm Shelters

 

9.      Project to work with an independent third party expert to evaluate the issue of corrosion of exterior building system fasteners in the form of a survey/assessment research project. The focus should be to clearly define the problem, analyze relevant issues and to develop recommendations for actions going forward. (Roofing TAC) Project Files Corrosion of Exterior fasteners

 

10.  Update the Energy Simulation Tool Technical Assistance Manual. (Energy TAC) - Withdrawn

 

 

B.      TAC evaluation of each research project using the attached evaluation form.  (1 1/2 hr.)

11.  Prioritization of proposals based on immediate needs. Project Files

 

 

 

6.  Adjournment                                                                                            Chairman